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Willow Lodge is a cozy three bedroom ranch style cottage that is nestled by the edge of the woods on a working farm, Primrose Dale. It is conveniently located only 11 miles from historic Gettysburg, 45 miles from Hershey Park, 70 miles from Lancaster's amish country, 23 miles from Ski Liberty, and 20 miles from Ski Roundtop and Mountain Resort. The cottage is fully furnished with three beds (one full size and two twins) that sleeps four (4) people and two cots (with mattresses) that sleeps two (2) people. Maximum Occupancy is six (6) people. [Please note that the $99/night rate is based on four people. Add an additional $10.00/night for each additional person above the four up to the maximum of six. Cots are provided only on reservations for five or six people]. The cottage has two full baths with linens, dining area and kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, and all pots, pans, utensils and dishes needed to provide for all of your dining needs. A full size washer and dryer is also included right off the main dining area. Truly a place to 'get away from it all', there is no WIFI available but access to the internet or your e-mail can be done easily with a smartphone. There is also no television. Books, board games, playing cards and wildlife sightings are the main forms of entertainment here on the farm. Available for use October through March, is a small working fireplace in the living room providing guests with a cozy atmosphere while taking the chill out of a cool autumn or cold winter's evening. During the months of April through November, a picnic table and charcoal grill (charcoal not provided) is available behind the house with a beautiful view of the farm and picturesque South Mountains. Next to the picnic table is an inviting fire pit where guests may relax while enjoying an evening beverage, pleasant conversation or some quiet time. An especially welcoming feature after a long day of sightseeing or other area activities. Outdoor seating provided by the owners April through November only. Guests must supply their own firewood for the outdoor fire pit as well as the indoor fireplace as it is not available in or around the property.

Overview

Details

cottage

1,200
sq. ft.

People

6

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Minimum Stay

2 nights

About the property

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Private setting on a 1 acre lot at the wooded edge of a farm

Willow Lodge is a cozy three bedroom ranch style cottage that is nestled by the edge of the woods on a working farm, Primrose Dale. It is conveniently located only 11 miles from historic Gettysburg, 45 miles from Hershey Park, 70 miles from Lancaster's amish country, 23 miles from Ski Liberty, and 20 miles from Ski Roundtop and Mountain Resort. The cottage is fully furnished with three beds (one full size and two twins) that sleeps four (4) people and two cots (with mattresses) that sleeps two (2) people. Maximum Occupancy is six (6) people. [Please note that the $99/night rate is based on four people. Add an additional $10.00/night for each additional person above the four up to the maximum of six. Cots are provided only on reservations for five or six people]. The cottage has two full baths with linens, dining area and kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker, and all pots, pans, utensils and dishes needed to provide for all of your dining needs. A full size washer and dryer is also included right off the main dining area. Truly a place to 'get away from it all', there is no WIFI available but access to the internet or your e-mail can be done easily with a smartphone. There is also no television. Books, board games, playing cards and wildlife sightings are the main forms of entertainment here on the farm. Available for use October through March, is a small working fireplace in the living room providing guests with a cozy atmosphere while taking the chill out of a cool autumn or cold winter's evening. During the months of April through November, a picnic table and charcoal grill (charcoal not provided) is available behind the house with a beautiful view of the farm and picturesque South Mountains. Next to the picnic table is an inviting fire pit where guests may relax while enjoying an evening beverage, pleasant conversation or some quiet time. An especially welcoming feature after a long day of sightseeing or other area activities. Outdoor seating provided by the owners April through November only. Guests must supply their own firewood for the outdoor fire pit as well as the indoor fireplace as it is not available in or around the property.

About Larry and Wendy Shrader

Lawrence and Wendy Shrader are the owners of Willow Lodge and Primrose Dale Farm. It is a working farm that not only produces corn, soybeans and grass hay but is also home to a variety of livestock including purebred Kinder goats, Berkshire Hogs, one Alpaca, one guard Llama, a flock of chickens and a bunch of waddling ducks.

Lawrence was born and raised in Littlestown and Wendy in Gettysburg so they are both native to Adams County. Both have a family background in farming.

Larry and Wendy Shrader purchased this cottage in 2010

Why Larry and Wendy Shrader chose Pennsylvania

In 2006 and newly married, Lawrence and Wendy began searching for the farm of their dreams...one that was not too far off the beaten path but far enough to provide the tranquility and pastoral setting they were looking for. Their search ended in 2010 when a 52 acre farm with two houses went on the auction block. Lawrence and Wendy moved quickly and with one swift sound of a gavel, Primrose Dale was born.

By offering Willow Lodge as a guest cottage here on their farm, they hope to share with others the peace and tranquil beauty they found here in upper Adams County.

What makes this cottage unique

Sitting back off the main road, the private gravel lane leads to a farm house and guest cottage. An abundance of wildlife can be spotted from Willow Lodge. It is not a rare occurrence to see a buck or a doe with her fawn grazing at the edge of the woods. The sound of a woodpecker, or a dove; an occasional 'hoot' of an owl is typical. The quiet beauty and the privacy of the location is unsurpassed….a serene place to rest, relax and renew.

There are three beds (one full size and two twins) that sleeps four (4) people and cots (with mattresses) that sleeps two (2) people. PLEASE NOTE: The full size bed is authentic from the late 1800's. It is 75" in length which was typical of beds constructed during that era and is shorter than what many are accustomed to in our modern day beds. Cots are provided for reservations of five or six people.

Entertainment:

Books

DVD Player ...

Games ...

Stereo ...

Television ...

Outside:

Garden ...

Barbecue ...

Suitability:

wheelchair inaccessible

Attractions:

churches

cinemas

festivals

museums

restaurants

theme parks

winery tours

Leisure Activities:

antique hunting

bird watching

horse riding

Miniature golf

outlet shopping

scenic drives

Shopping

sight seeing

walking

Local Services & Businesses:

ATM/bank

groceries

hospital

medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:

cycling

fishing

fly fishing

golf

hiking

hunting

ski

Notes:

No Maid Service Available. For convenience, a full size washer and dryer are available in the house for guest use.

Peaceful & Beautiful!

The cabin was absolutely perfect! More room than we needed for our family of four. We loved makeing s'mores by the camp fire and catching lightening bugs at night, and my husband and I enjoyed our coffee outside in the mornings while we watched the bunnies and birds play. We loved seeing all of the wildlife! We drove from SC to visit family and enjoyed having them over for a cookout one evening. We visited Gettysburg, kayaked on Laurel Lake, went to a huge antique flea market and enjoyed Lake Tobias - a must see safari tour and petting zoo! We waited until we arrived to stock up on groceries, and made a trip to the Weis grocery store, about 15 minutes away. We stopped to get local veggies at a vegetable stand along the way. We enjoyed playing baseball and frisbee with our kids and loved watching them play checkers. The no tv and no wifi were just what we needed! We loved everything about our trip! Thank you Larry & Wendy for providing a great cabin in beautiful PA! Wish we could have stayed longer!

Cozy getaway

We loved our stay at Willow Lodge. It was very cozy but perfect for our family. Each of the kids had their own room. We enjoyed being able to use the kitchen for breakfast and grilling at night. We watched the deer come into the field as we were grilling. We were too busy to enjoy the fire pit but would have loved to sit be the fire as well. There was no WIFI but we had better quality family time playing games instead. We were heading to NYC and DC after our stay here so it was nice to be able to do laundry before we went on to the next place. We would definitely recommend this place to anyone intending to take in the sites in Gettysburg or planning on shopping or antiquing in the area.

Lovely clean lodge in a secluded rural setting

This house was very clean and nicely appointed. It has a fire pit and outside furniture. In the evening deer wandered around the house. The birds were wonderful and the stars at night so bright! The lack of internet was the only downside...but this was expected and our Verizon signal(2-3 BARS) was strong enough to get to our hotspot for use. Gettysburg was 20ish minutes away and an easy drive. We gave 4 not 5 stars only because no internet. Other than that it was PERFECT!

The owners Larry and Wendy were friendly and very easy to get a hold of and accommodating when we needed to stay another night! Thanks again for a great stay!

Very nice! We enjoyed the location and privacy. Well kept and clean!

We had a great stay at Willow Lodge. Location was very good for our vacation. Quiet and beautiful with lots of wildlife--look forward to staying again! Highly recommend! Thanks Larry and Wendy for a great experience!

Location

Located in a bucolic region of Adams County, just minutes from historic downtown Gettysburg, Willow Lodge is nestled in a wooded setting at the edge of a working farm, Primrose Dale. Close to Route 15, guests have easy access to other area attractions such as Adams County wineries, the Appalachian Trail, ski slopes, golf courses, antique and outlet shopping, Harrisburg museums, and Hershey Park just to name a few.

Notes: Rates are based on 4 guests; add £9 per night, per additional guest

Additional pricing information

Cleaning Fee

£38.78

Additional Guest Fee

£7.76 per person per night

Damage Deposit

£116.34

$99.00/night rate is for up to four people.
$50.00 cleaning fee required
To secure property, one credit card payment for total amount due
including the damage deposit is required when reservation is made.
A one night stay is sometimes permitted but requires a $100.00 cleaning fee
Until confirmed, rates subject to change
Must be at least 21 years of age to rent the property

* Approximate monthly price. Actual pricing will depend on the days of the month you stay.